User Mike Powell

45 votes

How do I fix a "water hammer" problem?

plumbing water-hammer

answered Sep 13, 2010 at 1:40

20 votes

What are cheap ways to build strong shelves with a large span?

answered Oct 20, 2011 at 19:35

18 votes

Does a bedroom have to have a closet?

basement code-compliance bedroom

answered Nov 29, 2011 at 6:51

18 votes

What is the right way to strip power wires?

electrical wiring

answered Dec 6, 2010 at 13:53

18 votes

How big a hole in drywall can be fixed by spackle alone?

drywall hole patching-drywall spackling-paste hole-repair

answered Dec 6, 2010 at 21:33

16 votes

How do I cut nice mitered corners?

miter

answered Sep 20, 2010 at 18:11

15 votes

Is there a quick way to clean up walnuts from a yard?

cleaning lawn

answered Oct 21, 2010 at 19:16

15 votes

How do I compensate for the sun confusing my garage door opener's sensors?

garage garage-door-opener

answered Jul 29, 2010 at 19:09

15 votes

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What tool should I use to cut memory foam?

tools

answered Aug 16, 2011 at 7:36

13 votes

How do I run wires for a wall-mount flatscreen TV?

electrical walls drywall

answered Jul 30, 2010 at 12:38

12 votes

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Does PEX require home runs?

plumbing pex

answered Aug 23, 2010 at 14:33

12 votes

What's the best/official way to draw a building's electrical system?

electrical home-automation planning

answered Sep 17, 2010 at 16:03

12 votes

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How do I eliminate the "whooshing" sound of water running though pipes?

plumbing

answered Oct 6, 2010 at 13:37

12 votes

What is "3 inch minus"?

driveway gravel rock

answered Nov 11, 2010 at 4:56

12 votes

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How do I cover large gaps in drywall?

drywall patching-drywall

answered Dec 10, 2010 at 3:15

11 votes

Can I use a PVC cleanout plug in a Cast Iron Cleanout?

plumbing drainage maintenance drain-waste-vent

answered Nov 5, 2010 at 13:17

11 votes

How do I install cabinets on a floating hardwood floor?

flooring basement kitchens hardwood-floor cabinets

answered Nov 22, 2010 at 14:23

11 votes

Can I use an 8" dado blade set in a 10" table saw?

tools woodworking powertools table-saw

answered Sep 23, 2010 at 1:28

11 votes

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What kind of fastener should I use to attach a mounting bracket to metal studs?

hanging fastener

answered Sep 8, 2010 at 14:47

10 votes

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How do I fix flattened carpet pile? Can I prevent this from happening?

repair carpet

answered Sep 6, 2010 at 2:34

10 votes

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Is toenailing necessary for a joist-to-ledger attachment?

deck framing

answered Aug 4, 2010 at 2:32

10 votes

How do I make a height adjustable desk?

furniture desk

answered Sep 24, 2010 at 16:31

10 votes

How do I join 2x4s without mitering?

tools wood

answered Sep 30, 2010 at 1:40

10 votes

Is this electrical junction up to code?

electrical junction

answered Oct 4, 2010 at 13:05

10 votes

Can quick-drying mud be used on the same drywall joints where slow-drying mud was used?

drywall interior technique finishing

answered Oct 28, 2010 at 12:24

10 votes

How does Schlage SecureKey Re-keying mechanism work?

product-recommendation lock

answered Dec 29, 2010 at 19:17

9 votes

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How can I clean the glass door on my fireplace?

fireplace

answered Dec 22, 2010 at 2:27

9 votes

Do I need to ground my pool?

electrical pool

answered Dec 23, 2010 at 15:17

9 votes

Why are progressively larger drywall knives used after each mudding pass?

drywall interior finishing

answered Oct 25, 2010 at 16:05

9 votes

How can I stop bulbs from buzzing when dimmed?

electrical lighting acoustic

answered Oct 22, 2010 at 12:54

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136 Answers

How do I fix a "water hammer" problem?

What are cheap ways to build strong shelves with a large span?

Does a bedroom have to have a closet?

What is the right way to strip power wires?

How big a hole in drywall can be fixed by spackle alone?

How do I cut nice mitered corners?

Is there a quick way to clean up walnuts from a yard?

How do I compensate for the sun confusing my garage door opener's sensors?

What tool should I use to cut memory foam?

How do I run wires for a wall-mount flatscreen TV?

Does PEX require home runs?

What's the best/official way to draw a building's electrical system?

How do I eliminate the "whooshing" sound of water running though pipes?

What is "3 inch minus"?

How do I cover large gaps in drywall?

Can I use a PVC cleanout plug in a Cast Iron Cleanout?

How do I install cabinets on a floating hardwood floor?

Can I use an 8" dado blade set in a 10" table saw?

What kind of fastener should I use to attach a mounting bracket to metal studs?

How do I fix flattened carpet pile? Can I prevent this from happening?

Is toenailing necessary for a joist-to-ledger attachment?

How do I make a height adjustable desk?

How do I join 2x4s without mitering?

Is this electrical junction up to code?

Can quick-drying mud be used on the same drywall joints where slow-drying mud was used?

How does Schlage SecureKey Re-keying mechanism work?

How can I clean the glass door on my fireplace?

Do I need to ground my pool?

Why are progressively larger drywall knives used after each mudding pass?

How can I stop bulbs from buzzing when dimmed?